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Abstract

The rock on which these notes have been written
occurs as a basaltic flow in a small promontory, on the far
side from Hobart, of Sandy Bay.
The geological age of basaltic flows and tuffs is given
by Mr. R. M. Johnston (Systematic Account of the Geology
of Tasmania, p. 249 et seq.) as being younger than the
tertiary leaf-beds, and from the occurrence of this rock
and its associates, sections of which can clearly be seen on
the Brown's River Road, there seems to be no reason for
doubting that the age ascribed is approximately correct.

Item Type:	Article
Authors/Creators:	White, OE and McLeod, WA
Keywords:	Royal Society of Tasmania, Van Diemens Land, VDL, Hobart Town, natural sciences, proceedings, records
Journal or Publication Title:	Papers & Proceedings of the Royal Society of Tasmania
Collections:	Royal Society Collection > Papers & Proceedings of the Royal Society of Tasmania
Additional Information:	In 1843 the Horticultural and Botanical Society of Van Diemen's Land was founded and became the Royal Society of Van Diemen's Land for Horticulture, Botany, and the Advancement of Science in 1844. In 1855 its name changed to Royal Society of Tasmania for Horticulture, Botany, and the Advancement of Science. In 1911 the name was shortened to Royal Society of Tasmania.
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